Fire destroys 35 acres of forest land
Around 35 acres of forest was destroyed on Saturday in a fire that erupted in the protected areas of the Castlereagh reservoir and Devon Falls. Police suspect that the fire has been deliberately caused
Daily News (Sri Lanka)
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Over 200 mobile health camps in Kegalle in line with Deyata Kirula
Around 203 mobile health camps have been conducted in the Kegalle district in line with the Deyata Kirula National Exhibition 2014, Kegalle District Health Service Director Dr. Gamini Senevirathna said.
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NCP ground water polluted
The inspection of water samples received from community based rural water supply schemes in the North Central Province has proved that in most cases the ground water being provided is not suitable for
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Water scheme to benefit Puttur residents
Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development Minister Douglas Devananda directed authorities to take action to implement a water supply scheme to provide potable water for the people in Puttur
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Safe drinking water for thousands, Wedihitikanda and Sellakatharagama Water Supply Projects launched
Around 10,000 people will be provided with safe drinking water by the Sellakataragama Water Supply Project. The Water Board has spent Rs 34 million for the projects. The Wedisitikanda Water Supply Project
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NWSDB, Coca-Cola signs MoU for clean drinking water
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) and Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the 'Programme for the Provision of Safe Drinking Water to Chronic
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Garbage recycling project in full swing
The garbage recycling project commenced by the Kirinda Puhulwella Pradeshiya Sabha has seen a considerable progress, resident said. Kirinda Puhulwella Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Sanath Hettiarachchi said
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National Maternal and Child Health Policy launched
The National Maternal and Child Health Policy was launched yesterday under the direction of Health Minister Mithripala Sirisena. The policy is timely because Sri Lanka is gradually achieving developed
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Ministry warns of possible DV2 dengue outbreak
The dengue DV1 outbreak which usually affects Sri Lanka in May and June has not been reported this year. This may be due to the natural immunity developed in the human body against DV1, a Health Ministry
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New methodology to issue gem mining permits
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) on the instructions of Environment and Renewable Energy Minister Susil Premajayantha will introduce a new methodology to issue permits for gem mining.
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Kilinochchi Water Supply Scheme rehabilitation commences
Water Supply and Drainage Minister Dinesh Gunawardene and Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development Minister Douglas Devananda jointly inaugurated the rehabilitation of the Kilinochchi Water